Program Overview:

An eight-week pre-season performance program built to prepare serious Rugby League athletes for rep trials, club season, and potential professional pathways.

Program Details:

• 8 Weeks: January 21st – March 14th

• 3 Sessions per Week: Wrestling · Ruck Control · Strength & Conditioning

• 2 Sessions With Josh Aloiai Feb 23rd -Feb 25th (Included in price)

• For 2026 U15s–U19s

• Athletes will receive a Training Shirt courtesy of Cold Spark Electrical

• Location: Terra Luta BJJ, 112 Duke St Gympie

• Only 20 Spots: Quality coaching and individual feedback guaranteed.

Cost Details:

• 8 Week Program 24 sessions: - $155

• 2 Sessions With Josh Aloiai - $120

• Personalised Training Shirt Value $65 - Free (Thanks - Cold Spark Electrical)

“The academy not only help build and improve my strength and technique but also has improved my game IQ allowing me to exploit players weakness from defence and attack” Eli Bunn U19s, 2025 Wide Bay League & Union

Special Feature — Clinic with Josh Aloiai:

Massive collaboration — This block includes 2 x 90min sessions on Tackling & Ruck Control led by Josh Aloiai, NRL enforcer and Toa Samoa international.

Josh will share his Ruck ’n’ Roll system and insights from 10 years competing at the top level in the NRL— an elite opportunity for our athletes to learn first-hand from one of the game’s real heavy hitters.

Program Components:

1. Ruck Control & Wrestling/Jiu-Jitsu:

Develop the body position, balance, and control needed to dominate the contact zone.

• Advanced wrestling & BJJ mechanics for Rugby League.

• Post-contact control and play-the-ball speed.

• Explosive conditioning and strength under fatigue.

2. Rugby League Integration:

Turn technique into performance with game-specific drills and live scenarios.

• Defensive connection and control.

• Attacking momentum and speed around the ruck.

• Feedback-driven technical refinement.

3. On going In-Season Support:

Mentorship & support from Coach Rex during the 2026 season.

• Coach Rex will be available for advice to all Academy members

• When available, Coach can attend home games and give honest post game reviews

Why This Program:

The Contact & Control Pre-Season Performance Program combines elite Rugby League coaching with proven grappling-based systems. This hybrid approach is rarely found at local club footy level.

Under Coach Rex Carney — BJJ Black Belt & Devils u19s Defensive Coach — and Josh Aloiai — NRL Veteran & Toa Samoa International , athletes will learn to move with power, tackle with dominance, and execute under fatigue.

Be part of a program that bridges the gap between pre-season preparation and elite game-day performance.

“Riley’s experience with the Academy was exceptional. His improvement in confidence, contact and decision-making, with results clearly shown in his testing data. The program prepared him mentally and physically for his U17 Falcons selection. We couldn’t recommend the program more highly.” -Parent, U16 athlete Riley Lay, QLD U15 School Boys, SC Falcons Cyril Connell U17